Doing the shopping, catching up on housework, meeting friends – Saturday and Sunday mornings are often busy. If you can’t get away early, there are many advantages to spending the afternoon at Bride: The Wedding Show at Westpoint Arena in Exeter, on October 10 or 11.
Fizz
The first 10 brides-to-be to walk through the doors after 2pm will receive a complimentary fizz voucher. Start your wedding planning in style, indulging in a glass of bubbly in the show’s champagne bar with your bridesmaids, family, friends or the groom. You can take the opportunity to flick through the official show guide, plan your visit, make a list of the must-see exhibitors and see what offers and discounts are available.
The stands
There will be over 150 of the region’s finest wedding suppliers at the show from bridal boutiques to travel experts and florists cake-makers, all offering inspiration and advice. As the crowds disperse after lunch, you will move with ease through your list of stands, you’ll have the chance to ask the specialists for advice and be able to collect ideas for your wedding at leisure. Take time to enter the competitions and make the most of the special show offers and discounts.
The fashion show
There are more perks to attending in the afternoon than avoiding the morning rush, don’t miss your chance to watch the spectacular choreographed fashion show at 3pm for the latest bridal fashions. Get yourself a seat at the last catwalk of the day where you can sit back and admire the latest bridal fashions in an entertaining performance combining music and dance. This year, Te Amo Bride, Kate Walker, Sassi Holford, The Ivory Secret and Serenity will display their finest bridal wear on the stage. There will be bridesmaids’ dresses from Janes and, not forgetting menswear, suits from Youngs, Moss and Jonathan Hawkes. Occasionwear will be on display from John Lewis, to give inspiration for the whole wedding party.
There will be live music performed throughout the weekend, fun photo booths to try and free copies of South West Bride magazine to take home with you. Tickets to the show at £5 each or £15 for a group of four in advance, available here.